Christian Georg Schütz I (1718 - 1791)

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Christian Georg Schütz I

Christian Georg Schütz the Elder, born in 1718 in Flörsheim am Main and passing in 1791 in Frankfurt am Main, was a German painter whose etchings and landscapes left a timeless mark on the world of art. Schütz emerged as a master of capturing the natural beauty and architectural elegance of his homeland.

His works, which often depicted vibrant market scenes, serene river landscapes, and bucolic countryside views, reflect a deep understanding of light and atmosphere. Noteworthy pieces like "The Liebfrauenberg in Frankfurt" and "River Landscape with Barge" showcase his ability to blend human activity seamlessly with natural surroundings. His legacy continues to inspire, with 28 of his works proudly displayed at the Städel Museum, offering a window into the pastoral grace of 18th-century Germany.

For those drawn to the idyllic scenes of historical Europe, Schütz's paintings are a cultural treasure. His influence extended to his children and pupils, ensuring that the Schütz legacy of artistry would endure.

Explore Schütz's vision by visiting the Städel Museum, and stay informed about exhibitions and available works by signing up for our exclusive updates.

Date and place of birt:24 september 1718, Flörsheim am Main, Germany
Date and place of death:3 december 1791, Frankfurt, Germany
Nationality:Germany
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Engraver, Landscape painter, Painter
Genre:Veduta, Landscape painting
Art style:Romanticism
Technique:Engraving

Creators Germany

Wilhelm Romanus Georg Andresen (1874 - 1926)
Wilhelm Romanus Georg Andresen
1874 - 1926
Hermann Urban (1866 - 1946)
Hermann Urban
1866 - 1946
Karl Ulrich Nuss (1943)
Karl Ulrich Nuss
1943
Christian Schad (1894 - 1982)
Christian Schad
1894 - 1982
Anatoly Dmitrievich Kaygorodov (1878 - 1945)
Anatoly Dmitrievich Kaygorodov
1878 - 1945
Ernst Broker (1893 - 1963)
Ernst Broker
1893 - 1963
Christopher Lehmpfuhl (1972)
Christopher Lehmpfuhl
1972
Jacob Nöbbe (1850 - 1919)
Jacob Nöbbe
1850 - 1919
Louis Spangenberg (1824 - 1893)
Louis Spangenberg
1824 - 1893
Maria Elisabeth Vogel (1746 - 1810)
Maria Elisabeth Vogel
1746 - 1810
Karl Wendel (1878 - 1943)
Karl Wendel
1878 - 1943
Friedrich Müller (1749 - 1825)
Friedrich Müller
1749 - 1825
Joachim Palm (1936)
Joachim Palm
1936
Caspar David Friedrich (1774 - 1840)
Caspar David Friedrich
1774 - 1840
Fritz Kohlstädt (1921 - 2000)
Fritz Kohlstädt
1921 - 2000
Johann August Wilhelm Sohn (1830 - 1899)
Johann August Wilhelm Sohn
1830 - 1899

Creators Romanticism

Louis Boulanger (1806 - 1867)
Louis Boulanger
1806 - 1867
Robert Burns (1759 - 1796)
Robert Burns
1759 - 1796
Carl Oesterley (1839 - 1930)
Carl Oesterley
1839 - 1930
Armand de Pasmond (XIX century - XIX century)
Armand de Pasmond
XIX century - XIX century
August Löffler (1822 - 1866)
August Löffler
1822 - 1866
Peter von Hess (1792 - 1871)
Peter von Hess
1792 - 1871
Eduard Hildebrandt (1818 - 1868)
Eduard Hildebrandt
1818 - 1868
Riccardo Pellegrini (1863 - 1934)
Riccardo Pellegrini
1863 - 1934
Gottlieb Daniel Paul Weber (1823 - 1916)
Gottlieb Daniel Paul Weber
1823 - 1916
Silvestro Lega (1826 - 1895)
Silvestro Lega
1826 - 1895
Theodoros Vryzakis (1814 - 1878)
Theodoros Vryzakis
1814 - 1878
Joseph Edward Southall (1861 - 1944)
Joseph Edward Southall
1861 - 1944
Anatolio Scifoni (1841 - 1884)
Anatolio Scifoni
1841 - 1884
Hermanus Koekkoek II (1836 - 1909)
Hermanus Koekkoek II
1836 - 1909
Nicolaas Johannes Roosenboom (1805 - 1880)
Nicolaas Johannes Roosenboom
1805 - 1880
 Youqua (XIX century)
Youqua
XIX century
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